Taking place from March 13 through May 16, Chicago’s film organization Asian Pop-Up Cinema presents within its sixth season a series of three Taiwanese films spotlighting the most innovative cinematic voices to emerge from there in recent years. The three films featured are: multiple Golden Horse Award winner THE GREAT BUDDHA+; and festival hits THE LAST VERSE and A FISH OUT OF WATER—plus filmmaker Q&As and cast appearances. This program within the season’s full run is a unique celebration of contemporary Taiwanese films and a gathering of emerging filmmakers.
Asian Pop-Up Cinema is a semi-annual film series that shows a series of specially curated films from across Asia to foster appreciation for diverse Asian cultures. Alongside the Taiwan Cinema program, this season’s festival presents sixteen of the most acclaimed new Asian films at AMC River East and select cultural organizations around the city.
Screening schedule
THE LAST VERSE*With Dir. Tseng Ying-ting and the leading actor Fu Meng-po in person
Showtime: Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 7pm
Location: AMC River East 21 (322 E. Illinois, Chicago, Illinois 60611)
Showtime: Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 7pm
Location: AMC River East 21 (322 E. Illinois, Chicago, Illinois 60611)
THE GREAT BUDDHA+ *With Dir. Huang Hsin-yao in person
Showtime: Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 7pm
Location: AMC River East 21 (322 E. Illinois, Chicago, Illinois 60611)
For the full lineup and schedule, visit www.asianpopupcinema.org.